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THE 

PRINCESS EILEEN 

BY 

ISABEL JOSEPHINE DEASY 



ILLUSTRATED BY 
AMBROSE M. BARNETT, JR. 


JOHN J. NEWBEGIN 

149 GRANT AVENUE 


SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 



Copyright, 1917, 

BY 

Isabel Josephine Deasy 


DEC 27 1917 


©CI.A479G79 

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The Trincess Eileen 

Chapter One 

O NCE upoi a time there lived a King and Queen 
in a m(5|t wonderful palace. The walls of the 
palace were ^11 made of the whitest marble and 
when the sur| was shining on the great tall towers 
they could be seen for many miles. Over this big 
white marble palace was a roof of the purest gold. 

Around the palace were the loveliest gardens 
that man could make. The flower beds contained 
all the flowers you could think of. On the broad 
terraces were fountains throwing their slender 
sprays up toward the clear blue sky. Many gold 
and silver fish swam in the pools at the bottom of 
the fountains. Great flocks of peacocks walked up 
and down the soft green lawns. In the woods birds 
from all over the world built their nests in the 
trees and all day long their sweet music filled the 
air. Here also lived the timid deer ; and, — so the 
people believed, — a band of good fairies made 
their home among the ferns and flowers. 


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The King- who lived in this wonderful palace 
was the greatest ruler in all the land. His people 
were very proud of him and served him faithfully 
because they knew that their happiness was what 
he most desired. In all things they found him both 
right and just. The Queen was the most beautiful 
woman in all the country round and her people 
were devoted to her. She was very kind to the 
poor and spent much of her time among them. But 
the children, — the little children, they were her 
greatest pleasure. She always welcomed them at 
the palace and very often she would sit on the ter- 
race and watch them running over the lawns, mak- 
ing the air ring with their merry laughter. 

The Queen was happiest when walking in the 
garden surrounded by the little ones, listening to 
their childish talk and answering their many ques- 
tions. These two good people had all the wealth 
the world could give but still they were not as 
happy as they should be. “Why,” you ask? Be- 
cause no little Prince or Princess had come to 
gladden their hearts or bring sunshine to their 
home. 

One evening as the Queen was sitting at her 
window watching the stars come out one by one 
and listening to the voices of the wee creatures of 
the night, she heard soft music in her garden be- 
low. Then she saw a most wonderful sight. The 

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whole garden seemed to be lighted by thousands 
of tiny lamps and the sweetest, brightest music 
was carried up to her by the gentle evening breeze. 
Out there in the gathering twilight she saw a 
throne of pure white lilies and upon it sat the 
daintiest creature she had ever seen. All about 
the throne were so many little people that they 
looked like bright colored flowers waving to and 
fro. 

Much to the Queen’s surprise she heard her 
name spoken in such a soft voice that it sounded 
like a whisper, — and there before her on her win- 
dow-sill stood a wonderful little fairy. He was 
dressed in silver from his tiny head to his tiny 
feet. His gauzy wings sparkled in the moonlight 
like diamonds and the white plume on his little 
silver helmet looked like a puff of drifted snow. 
He bowed low and proclaiming himself the herald 
of the fairy queen, said: — “Dear Queen, we, the 
Good Fairies, feel so deeply for you in your loneli- 
ness that we have gathered here tonight to try and 
find a way of bringing to you the happiness you so 
deserve. Our beloved Queen will give you a wee 
creature of her own court who will cheer your 
heart and be a devoted daughter to you. She will 
grow to be a most beautiful Princess and bring 
you great joy and happiness, — ^but — she must 
never leave the palace grounds until she is wed to 

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a brave and noble Prince. If she does she will be 
carried away by the wicked fairy of the West 
Wind who is an enemy of our beloved Queen. 
Guard this precious gift with your life and great 
happiness will be yours.” 

The Queen was so overcome with gladness that 
she fell upon her knees and, burying her face in 
her hands wept for joy. Long she remained so 
and when she looked upon the garden again she 
was surprised at what had taken place. 


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Ch APT ER T WO 

T he Frost King had spread a blanket of white 
over all the earth and trees. The sky had 
turned to the darkest blue and one by one the 
lamps of heaven were lighted. A hush settled 
over the land except for the gentle music of the 
fairies ; far in the distance she heard the flutter of 
wings and behold — out of the starlight appeared 
the form of a great white bird flying close to the 
treetops. Upon its back, nestling in the soft, warm 
down, rested the long-wished-for Princess. The 
Queen rushed down into the garden to meet them ; 
the bird alighted at her feet and she took the soft, 
white baby form into her arms and her joy and 
happiness were more than complete. 

Before returning to the palace she looked up to 
thank the Good Fairies for their wonderful gift, 
but they were all vanished. Even now the Frost 
King was rolling up his white blanket, ready to 
depart. 

The Queen rushed into the throne-room and 
placed the little child in the joyful King’s arms. 

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Holding her close to his heart he arose and pro- 
claimed her the Princess Eileen and heir to his 
kingdom. The King had a most wonderful nur- 
sery furnished for the little baby Princess and the 
finest nurses in the world were brought to the 
palace to care for her. She had a guard of the 
biggest and best court soldiers to protect her both 
night and day. 

As a little child the Princess was very happy 
and spent her days romping over the terraces and 
playing with the tamed birds and even the timid 
deer became her playmates. She knew all the 
children who lived near the palace and loved to 
have them come in great numbers to play with 
her in the gardens or picnic in the woods. These 
were very happy days indeed for the Princess. 
She was beloved by all who knew her and wher- 
ever she went she seemed to bring the sunshine 
with her. 

The Princess was a very bright child and 
rapidly became quite a scholar. She was very 
musical, too, and loved to sing and dance through 
the great rooms in the palace. Soon she grew to 
be a tall, graceful girl and had to begin to take 
her place in the royal household. The King and 
Queen were one day selecting, from among the 
noble families, a number of young ladies to be 
maids-in-waiting to the fair Princess. Eileen 

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overhearing their plans said that she did not want 
only girls of noble birth as her maids but some of 
her little playmates from the villages. 

Her father and mother were not at all pleased 
with her plan, but after much coaxing and plead- 
ing they were won over and the Princess was 
soon gathering her best and dearest friends about 
her. The daughter of the Prince and the daughter 
of the peasant were very happy together with the 
Princess. These young people had the best of all 
the suites in the palace and spent their days in a 
large school room with their teachers or riding 
around the grounds on the finest horses the King 
could buy for them. 

For sixteen long years the good King and 
Queen led a wonderfully happy life with their 
little Princess. 


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Chapter Tpiree 

I N ALL this time the Princess had never been out- 
side of the palace grounds, and was always at- 
tended by her faithful guards. Many times she 
climbed up to the towers of the palace and looked 
out over the great rolling country and the dense 
forests beyond, and wondered when she would be 
able to go forth and see this wondrous world. 
The King and Queen had so guarded their treas- 
ure that few had seen her, but slowly and surely 
her fame as a most beautiful Princess was spread- 
ing from kingdom to kingdom. 

One day a gallant Prince came to pay court to 
the Princess. He brought with him many servants 
laden down with precious gifts. The King re- 
ceived him in state and sent word to the Princess 
to come to the throne room to greet this distin- 
guished stranger. 

Now the little Princess was very young and 
full of day dreams like any young girl, be she 
princess or peasant. So she softly crept down to 
the throne room and peered through the heavy 

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drapery near the throne and beheld the Prince. 
Surely this could not be the Prince Charming of 
her dreams, who was to take her into the great 
world beyond and some day make her his Queen. 
He was not young, and did not look like the hero 
of her dreams, so she made up her mind that she 
would have none of him. 

She hastened back to her room and calling her 
little maids-in-waiting begged them to help her 
to so disguise her beauty that the Prince would 
not want her for his future Queen. Together they 
stained her golden hair a brilliant red and dressed 
her in a gown so long and tight that she looked 
very thin and ugly. No one would ever know her, 
so great was the change. Down to the throne 
room they went, the little maids leading the way. 
When they parted at the steps of the throne and 
the Princess came forward to meet the Prince, 
her father was so shocked at her looks that he 
could not speak. The Prince was so angry that 
he would not listen to any words of explanation, 
but calling his servants, gathered up his gifts and 
hastened back to his own kingdom. 

For the first time in little Eileen’s life the King 
was very angry with her and told her to go and 
show herself to the Queen. After she had left 
the room, he could not help having a good laugh 
over the adventure and loving the Princess all the 

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more for her courage in doing such a thing. He 
knew now that not for gold or glory would she 
wed, but for love and love alone, and so he deter- 
mined it should be. Then he wrote a message to 
the departed Prince and told him how badly he 
felt over the affair. 

On her way to the Queen’s apartment the Prin- 
cess stopped in her own suite long enough to 
change her gown and try to remove the dye from 
her hair, but the dye, that dreadful dye would not 
come off. When the Queen saw her enter the 
room she was heart-broken at the great change in 
the beautiful Princess. Her glorious hair was 
such a hideous red, and try as they would the red 
did not come off. 

Great gloom and sadness settled down over the 
palace because the merry little Princess was no 
longer gay, but sat hour after hour in her garden, 
trying in every way to remove the hateful dye 
from her hair. Finally the King offered a great 
reward to anyone who could restore the color of 
the Princess’s hair. In answer to this offer all 
the barbers and hair dressers in the kingdom came 
to try their skill, but to no avail. Day by day the 
Princess drooped and could not be comforted. 


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Chapter Four 


HEN one day, while she was sitting alone in 



X her room weeping, a tiny bird flew upon the 
window sill and chirped so hard and long that at 
last she looked to see what it could want. She 
soon found a very small note tucked under its 
wing and in great surprise took it and read: 
''Come tonight, just after midnight to the edge 
of the forest and I will give you an herb that will 
restore the color of your hair. Tell no one of this 
or the charm will be broken.” (Signed) A Wood 


Fairy. 


The Princess’s joy was so great upon receiving 
this good news that she completely forgot the 
warning of the Good Fairies. Carefully she pre- 
pared for her adventure, and how the hours 
dragged until the time to go ! Shortly after mid- 
night the gentle breeze had become a wild and 
blustering west wind, but still the Princess paid 
no heed. Just as the chimes in the tower pealed 
forth the midnight hour, the Princess stole out 
into the garden. Scarcely could she keep her foot- 


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mg, the wind was blowing so hard and strong. 
She crept close to the wall so that no one could see 
her, especially the guards on duty in the palace 
grounds. 

At last she reached the gate and slipping back 
the bolts quietly opened it — and stepped out. Her 
heart was beating wildly with excitement and 
fear ; she could scarcely move a step forward, her 
feet seemed fast to the spot. With a mighty effort 
she sprang forward for the forest. 

There was a frightful roar and shrieking of 
the wind and the Princess was completely lifted 
off her feet and borne high over meadow and 
forest into an unknown land. The wind kept 
shrieking at her all the long journey, “At last, at 
last you are mine — mine forever. No one shall 
take you from me now — unless he has the cour- 
age and strength to slay all the beasts around my 
castle, and no man lives brave enough for that.” 

Poor little Eileen’s grief knew no bounds as she 
sailed over village and town, forest and river. 
Oh! how fast they all slipped by, far, far down 
below her! She could not help thinking of how 
often she had looked out of the palace windows 
and longed to see what this vast unknown land 
was like. Now she would gladly be back in the 
palace and content to remain there until her 
Prince Chaniiing came to claim her for his own. 

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Soon the speed began to slacken a bit and the 
howling of dogs or of beasts at bay could be heard 
in the distance. Then she beheld walls and high 
towers looming up out of the darkness. 

The moon had been shining brightly as she sped 
along, but now it hid its face behind the clouds, 
for it could not behold the fear and sorrow of the 
little Princess as she approached the dismal look- 
ing castle. There was no glass in the windows 
and no doors to close, just the shell of a once 
lovely home. The wind sighed through it with 
the most mournful melody. 

Around the castle was a great high wall and 
beyond this a very dark and forbidding looking 
moat. There was no entrance, as no one ever 
entered or departed except in the arms of the 
fairy of the West Wind. In the grounds were 
many animals, both large and small. Crouching 
upon boulders were big, shaggy lions, and in a 
great lake beneath the trees was a large and fear- 
ful monster. His eyes flashed in the dark like 
balls of fire and his jaws were constantly snapping 
together, waiting to devour any one within his 
reach. 

In a cave at the end of the grounds lived a 
little old witch. When the fairy of the West 
Wind brought any one into the lonely castle this 
little old woman took the keenest delight in trying 

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to make them eat some of her deadly apples. 
These apples were very poisonous and caused a 
deep and instant sleep. 

Within the castle was but one corner that af- 
forded any shelter from the wind or the sight of 
the beasts prowling around the garden. Into this 
the Princess hid herself, and sinking down on the 
hard floor wept until her poor heart was almost 
broken. Through the night the moon shed its soft 
light upon her and tried to cheer her as best it 
could. Towards morning the wind ceased and 
poor, tired little Eileen sank into a deep and 
kindly sleep. 


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Chapter Five 

N ow after the Princess had left her room her 
maid was awakened by the howling of the 
wind and at once hastened to comfort her little 
mistress. Imagine her surprise at finding the bed 
had not been slept in and the Princess nowhere to 
be seen. She at once sounded the alarm and the 
palace guards were sent to search the forest for 
any trace of the beloved Princess. The kindly 
moon aided their efforts in making the forest as 
bright as day. But slowly the day began to break 
and wearily the guards returned to the palace, 
their hearts heavy with sorrow. 

All night long the Queen had prayed and wept 
for her lost one, while the King frantically di- 
rected the search for her. The palace was in mad 
confusion. From the King down to the little Cin- 
derella in the kitchen there was no thought of 
aught else but to find the little maid they all loved 
so well. 

Far in the forest the tramp of many feet had 
awakened a weary little elf from his sleep in the 

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hollow of an old tree. He peered out into the night 
and saw the moonlight shining on the helmets of 
the palace guards as they searched among the 
trees and shrubs. Listening intently he heard all 
that they were saying and knew that he, too, must 
be up and about and help in the search. Clapping 
his hands together, he called from its rest, a great 
white rabbit, who at once appeared at the old 
tree ready to do the bidding of the little elf. 

Soon they were off, the elf riding on the rab- 
bit’s back, racing through the forest at a great 
speed. Just as the day was breaking they arrived 
at a small house deep down in a little dell, where 
the sweetest of wild flowers grew ; the violet and 
the wild flag lily filling the air with their fra- 
grance. Among the rushes in a nearby pond the 
frogs were croaking their greetings to the new- 
born day. The birds in the trees were chattering, 
and busily laying their plans for the coming day. 

Stealthily the little elf crept up to the door of 
the little house and rapped lightly. At once the 
door was opened by a most beautiful fairy; for 
this was the home of the queen of all the fairies. 
The little elf hopped off his rabbit and greeted 
her. 

‘'Oh, Queen of all the fairies,” he said, “I have 
come to you in great grief. The beautiful Princess 
Eileen has been stolen from the palace. All the 

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people in the country are frantically searching for 
her, but so far to no avail.” 

“Be of good cheer, son,” said the fairy. “Come 
into the house and have a cup of dew and a bite 
of bread and honey. I have a long trip for you 
and your faithful rabbit to take.” 

“ ’Tis well, fair Queen, we are very tired, as 
we have come a long way in a very short time.” 
The fairy busied herself over a kettle hanging on 
the hearth and soon had finished a most wonder- 
ful brew. Taking a silver urn from its shelf, she 
filled it and gave it to the elf. 

“Now, my son, take yourself off in haste to the 
next kingdom and tell the King that he is to send 
his three sons to rescue the Princess. Give each a 
portion of this brew to take with him, and in case 
of need to drink, and he will at once be changed 
into whatever he desires. Tell him also that only 
the kiss of the Princess can bring him to himself 
again. Now, be off and heed my words.” 


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Chapter Six 


HE little elf strapped the urn under his cloak 



X and hopped on the rabbit’s back and was off 
in a twinkling. All day long they traveled over 
fields and through the forests until just as the sun 
sank slowly behind the distant hills they arrived 
at the neighboring kingdom. Here they had 
trouble in getting an audience with the king. 

The elf and his faithful steed were so small 
that they could not cross the moat about the 
palace. Their voices were so small, too, that they 
could not be heard by the guards at the palace 
gates. While they were wondering what was to 
be done, a great white bird stepped out of the ferns 
on the side of the moat and slowly glided down 
to the water. The elf called to him and asked if 
he would ferry them across. “Gladly,” replied 
the bird, so the two settled themselves on its broad 
back and were thus carried to the bank on the 
other side. Thanking the bird, they scrambled 
up to the very gate of the palace, but how were 
these tiny creatures to get within ? 


[ 20 ] 


The rabbit ran hither and thither, seeking a 
means of entrance; the while the little elf sat 
down to rest and think. Close at hand he heard 
the croaking of a frog who had come up on the 
bank for a last look at the departing day. The elf 
at once pounced upon him and asked if he could 
help them out of their dilemma. The frog sat 
long and silently blinking his eyes at the setting 
sun, then he turned to the elf and said : 'Tf you 
will wait here until darkness settles over the 
world I feel sure we can get the gates open for 
you.” Saying this, he disappeared from sight. 

The elf called the rabbit and together they 
gathered some of the wild blackberries that grew 
on the bank and sat down to rest and await the 
return of the frog. 

All through the day the Princess Eileen had re- 
mained hidden in her corner, and when the Fairy 
of the West Wind came shrieking and bustling 
through the hollow castle, the poor little maid 
covered her head and wept with fear. All day the 
lions and the monster on the lake were quiet ; but 
now, with the approaching night, they awoke and 
began their search for prey. 

Throughout the day the king and queen had 
kept up their frantic efforts to find their lost loved 
one. Another night was now at hand and still no 
trace had been found. The king sent word to all 

[ 21 ] 


the surrounding kingdoms to ask their aid to find 
the lost princess. 

Gallant young princes were ready to put on 
their armor and to fight if need be for this beauti- 
ful maiden. The king, her father, had offered 
half his kingdom and the hand of the princess 
herself to the prince who succeeded in bringing 
her safely home. 

Now, the little elf was awakened by the croak- 
ing of the frog again and he was all eagerness to 
hear what plans had been made since he went 
away. ^‘Dear Elf,” croaked the frog, ‘T have 
succeeded in securing the help of all the glow- 
worms in the forest. To-night, before the moon 
comes up they are to gather here in great numbers 
and to fly over and about the palace gate so as to 
look like a blaze of fire. The guards will see them 
and open the gates to find out what is burning, 
then you slip in.” 

^^Oh, what a splendid scheme,” replied the Elf. 
“And, dear frog, I want to thank you, not only 
for myself, but for our beloved Princess.” “We^ 
wee creatures are glad to be of service to one 
who is always kind to us and to all of God’s 
creatures, large or small,” answered the frog. 
“Now, wait here until the gates are open, then be 
off and — good luck.” Saying this, he was again 
lost to sight in the grass near the water. 

[ 22 ] 


Slowly the darkness settled over the world. 
The Elf and rabbit sat tensely awaiting the com- 
ing of the glowworms. At last they could see 
them coming in such numbers that the trees of the 
forest looked like great Christmas trees ablaze 
with myriads of tiny lights. Soon they were all 
gathered before the gates and began to slowly 
rise and fall until they had succeeded in attracting 
the attention of the guards. Bugles were blown, 
commands given and mad rushing to and fro could 
be heard. 

All at once the gates were thrown open and the 
guards rushed out to see the cause of this bril- 
liant spectacle. They were so busy looking up at 
the now departing glowworms that they did not 
see the Elf and his rabbit racing in and up the 
Palace steps. 

Straight to the throne room they flew and when 
the King saw the strange pair he was very much 
amused. But after the Elf had told of his errand 
his merriment was quickly turned to deep con- 
cern. Calling his three stalwart sons, Princes 
Daniel, John and Richard, he told them of the 
message and gave to each his share of the brew 
the fairy queen had sent. 


[ 23 ] 


Chapter Seven 


T hey at once set out upon their prancing 
steeds in the direction of the Land of 
Flowers and Sunshine, where lived the Queen of 
the Good Fairies. Day and night they rode until 
their horses were too tired to travel further. 
They were resting in a dense forest when they 
heard a voice say to them, ‘‘Wait no longer here 
or you will be too late, the Princess is slowly and 
surely pining away.” Looking about they found 
no one, but felt sure they must heed the warning. 
What could they do, now that their horses were 
no longer able to carry them? So they thought 
and thought how they could secure fresh horses. 
They were now a day’s journey from any habita- 
tion. 

They were very much discouraged and very 
sad when Prince Richard spoke up and said, 
“Brothers, I am the smallest of the three and I 
will wish myself into a bird and fly to the nearest 
Palace for help, then on to tell the Princess we 
are coming to save her.” Saying this he drank his 

[ 24 ] 




portion of the brew and at once became a most 
beautiful, bird. 

The other two Princes were very much awed 
at this marvelous sight and stood watching their 
little brother as he flew high up above the trees 
and out of sight. Straight flew the bird until he 
arrived at the Palace of the King in the next 
Kingdom. 

The Queen was in her garden, walking with 
her maids, listening to all that they had heard 
about the lost Princess. Stooping to pick a large 
rose she beheld upon a bush a marvelously beauti- 
ful bird. ‘‘Oh, dear,” she exclaimed, “how strange 
and wonderful, I have never seen a bird like that.” 
She put out her hand and the bird allowed her to 
take it up. “My, how tired it must be, as it does 
not try to fly when I touch it.” Taking it into the 
Palace she put it on a table and gave it crumbs to 
eat and a drink of clear water. After the bird 
had eaten all the crumbs, it fluttered about and 
then spoke distinctly to the startled Queen. 

“Dear Queen, I have come to tell you that my 
two brothers. Prince Daniel and Prince John, are 
on their way to rescue the Princess Eileen and are 
now in the depths of the forest awaiting aid. 
Their horses are tired out and I have come to you 
to ask for fresh ones.” 


[ 25 ] 


The Queen was very much surprised to hear 
this message from a bird, but at once set about to 
do its bidding. 

As soon as the bird had ceased speaking it was 
on its way again. Straight as an arrow it flew 
until it came to the Queen of the Good Fairies. 
Here it found the Queen and her court assembled 
for their nightly revels. The Queen listened to 
all the bird had to say, and then calling her court 
together consulted with them as to the best means 
of assisting in the rescue. Selecting four of her 
smallest subjects she sent them out to travel in 
the four different directions, one to the north, one 
to the east, one to the south and one to the west. 

The fairy going north sought long and dili- 
gently, but finding no trace of the Princess re- 
turned to the Queen. The fairy going east found 
only the weary searchers and the heartbroken 
mother and father still using all their powers to 
find the Princess. The fairy going south found 
nothing at all, so it, too, returned to its place 
among the flowers. Long they watched for the 
little fairy who had gone west, before it returned, 
tired and weary from its long flight. “Dear 
Queen,” said the messenger, “I am sorry to have 
kept you waiting so long, but just as I was start- 
ing on my journey I was caught in a terrific gale 
and carried along so rapidly that I was soon far 

[ 26 ] 


from the dell. After traveling at this pace for 
some time I was rudely dropped into the shell of 
an old castle. It was some little time before I 
could get my breath; then my eyes beheld in a 
far corner the form of a maid, crouching low and 
softly weeping. I stole quietly close to her and 
found it was the Princess Eileen.” 

Hearing this the beautiful bird flew at once to 
his brothers in the forest and told them all that 
had happened. As soon as their fresh horses ar- 
rived they started off again. Prince Richard fly- 
ing high over the trees and guiding his brothers. 
Another day’s journey brought them within sight 
of the desolate castle. 

Here, just as the shadows were lengthening, 
they dismounted, and tethering their horses in 
the willows by the moat, sat down to rest and lay 
their plans. The beautiful bird settled on the 
grass before them, ready to do its part. Now, 
how were they to get within the grounds? The 
walls were so high that no living creature could 
climb them and there was absolutely no opening 
of any kind. 

Long they sat, looking at this dreary and for- 
bidding place. They could hear the grumbling 
and growling of the animals within. Thinking of 
the fear of the little Princess, alone in the old 
castle, drove them on to immediate action. They 

[ 27 ] 


must get in at once and rescue her — it was mad- 
dening to be so near and yet so helpless. 

Taking a paper from his pocket Prince Daniel 
wrote a note to the Princess, telling her that they 
were near and that before daylight she would be 
on her way to her father’s home. Tying this about 
the beautiful bird he sent it to the Princess. High 
it flew, over the great wall and down into the 
dreary castle. When this friendly little creature 
came near her she gave a joyful cry and pressed 
it to her heart. Finding the note she took it in her 
trembling fingers and read it. Oh, what joy she 
felt to know that help was near after these long 
and dreary days. She petted the bird and whis- 
pered loving words to it, saying she would keep 
it always and that it should have a golden cage. 
When she was home again it must come and sing 
on her window sill, then she would know it and 
take it in. 

How the heart of Prince Richard, under the 
feathers of this tiny bird, throbbed at these words. 
And how happy he was to think that he had be- 
held such a beautiful maid and brought joy to 
her. 

Hopping about near the Princess, lingering 
longer than he should, he did not see the wicked 
old witch drawing near. The Princess’s spirits 
had soared so high and she was so wrapped up 

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in her little visitor that she, too, was unaware of 
their danger. Pouncing upon the little bird the 
old witch had it in her cruel grasp before the 
Princess could save it. 

Oh, how strong was this wicked hand! Poor 
Prince Richard was almost crushed by it, and the 
Princess’s heart was broken at the fate of her 
beloved messenger. 

Shaking her stick in Eileen’s face she laughed 
at her tears and said the bird might go if she 
would eat one of her apples. This the Princess 
refused to do, as she knew how quickly one went 
to sleep after eating these apples, and to-night she 
must be on the alert. 

“Very well, then,” said the witch, “this bird 
and a few others I am saving will be a fine tooth- 
some meal for one of the beasts about here.” 
“Oh, do not be so cruel, old woman,” exclaimed 
Eileen, “let the helpless little creature go and you 
will surely be happier than if you destroyed it.” 

“Ho, ho, so, so, very anxious you seem to be 
over this beautiful bird. I wonder why? Well, 
I’ll keep it for a while and see what happens.” 
Poor little Eileen, what could she do? Off hob- 
bled the old witch with Prince Richard still in 
her grasp. 

Just as she was nearing the lake the monster 
saw the bird. Thinking what a pleasing mouthful 

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it would make he roared so loudly that the witch 
opened her hand and down fell the beautiful bird. 
With flashing eye and snapping teeth the monster 
slowly crawled up the bank ready to devour its 
prey. Poor Richard thought his day had come; 
his wings were so bruised that he could not use 
them. Closing his eyes he awaited those sharp 
teeth to pierce his tender body. But he was happy 
to think that he was giving up his life in the 
service of this wonderful girl. 

Just then a great gust of wind shook the trees 
and the monster turned back to the lake. Poor 
Richard was lifted off the ground, hurled against 
the wall and there left to die alone. Eileen knew 
not what had become of her little friend as she 
could not see out, but thought him still in the 
clutches of the old witch. 

Dear me, how the wind howled and shrieked! 
The trees in the forest were bending low and the 
two Princes awaiting the return of their brother 
were terrified by it. Their horses were straining 
on their tethers and loudly neighing. The poor 
beasts, they, too, were very much frightened. 

The little Princess crouched close in her corner 
in fear and terror. What would become of her 
and where was her dear little friend who had 
brought her such good cheer just a short time 
ago? 

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Hour after hour the wind kept up its wild howl- 
ing and blustering as if it knew that someone was 
near who would upset all its plans. At last it sub- 
sided and Prince Daniel and Prince John crept 
from their hiding place nearer the moat. Here 
they lay and wondered how they would ever get 
over and up those straight, high walls. They were 
also very much worried that their brother did not 
return. 

It was now very dark and the lions began their 
nightly pacing to and fro about the castle 
grounds, the monster on the lake was furious be- 
cause he had been deprived of the little bird. The 
old witch was snug in her cave and Eileen had, 
from sheer exhaustion, fallen asleep. 

And Richard, poor bruised Richard, was slowly 
coming to himself again. One wing felt as if it 
must be broken, as he could not raise it. Still he 
managed to hop up into a tree and climb to the 
top where he could just see into the corner where 
the Princess was sleeping. Here he kept watch 
all night. 


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Chapter Eight 

P RINCES Daniel and John now decided that 
one of them must drink his portion of the brew 
the Good Fairy had sent him and so become 
something that would enable him to get into the 
castle. Now, which one should be the rescuer of 
the Princess? How should they decide? They 
each, of course, wanted the honor of bringing her 
home, to say nothing of the promise of her hand 
— if she should so choose to bestow it. 

All night they made plan after plan, only to 
find each was impossible, and at daylight they 
were so weary that they fell asleep. 

Prince Richard, with the day, had regained his 
strength and to his delight found that his wing 
was not broken. So he spread his wings and flew 
close to the Princess, awakening her so she might 
see that he was well and ready to be off again. 
Oh, how happy she was to know that her little 
friend was unharmed and able to aid in her 
rescue. With a lighter heart than she had had in 
many days she watched him soar high over the 

[ 33 ] 


gloomy walls and out into the bright world be- 
yond. Softly she prayed for his safety and her 
speedy release. 

Finding his two brothers asleep, Prince Richard 
pecked their ears and at once they were awake 
and on their feet. Great was their joy at knowing 
their little brother had returned. He told them all 
that happened within the walls and they were im- 
patient to be at work. But how, that was the 
question. Finally they decided that one of them 
should get over the walls and slay the beasts be- 
fore they could risk taking out the Princess. 
“Brothers, you know how I love to fight, so if I 
can only get in I feel sure that I can manage to 
clear the way for the Princess.” Thus Prince 
John chose to be the next to enter those forbid- 
ding walls. 

The plan was that Richard should carry a rope 
to the top of the wall and so secure it that 
John could climb up and down the other side into 
the castle grounds. They spent the next few hours 
in making a rope out of the long grasses that 
grew near the moat. This done they fastened it 
to the bird and he flew away over the wall with 
it. Prince Richard flew around and around a 
great tall tree, inside the castle wall, so many times 
that it became very fast. Then back he flew to the 
brothers. 

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Prince John, stripping off his hat and coat, 
strapped the precious brew to his breast and made 
ready to scale the wall. "‘Do be careful brother,” 
said Prince Daniel, ‘‘and use your brew only as a 
last resort. And I will prepare for any emer- 
gency.” The bird accompanied Prince John, and 
with a throbbing heart Prince Daniel watched 
them until they were out of sight. 

When they reached the moat Prince John 
plunged in and with a few strong strokes was 
across. Then up the rope he went, hand over 
hand. Once on top he could look down into the 
grounds and see all the beasts he was to slay. 
There were five lions that he could see, and that 
dreadful monster on the lake. They all seemed 
to be asleep now, so Prince John stealthily crept 
down the tree and was at last within those for- 
midable walls. 

Softly he crept along, each moment expecting 
to see a lion pounce upon him. So far all seemed 
to be safe, so he gradually took heart. As he was 
walking by the cave in the corner of the grounds 
the little old witch spied him. She was speech- 
less with surprise to see a man within these 
grounds. Drawing back into her cave she waited 
for him to come nearer, then stepped out with a 
greeting and offered the startled Prince an apple. 
Just as he was about to take a bite to please her 

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and keep the peace, the little bird swooped down 
and knocked the apple out of his hand. Then the 
Prince knew that it was dangerous, so he decided 
to find the tree upon which it grew and gather 
some for use in the future. The old witch became 
very angry at the Prince and tried to strike him 
with her cane. At this the Prince grabbed her 
and made her eat some of the apple herself. Soon 
she was in a deep sleep and the Prince was over- 
joyed at his discovery. Putting what remained in 
his pocket, he dragged the old witch into her cave 
and once more started out to look about. 

Near a large fallen tree he came upon a great 
lion asleep; but instantly it seemed to feel the 
Prince’s presence and began to move restlessly 
about. Taking a piece of the apple the Prince 
crept close to the lion and put it where he would 
see it as soon as he awoke. Then he waited to 
see the effect. Soon the lion awoke and seeing the 
bit of apple snapped at it and at once fell into a 
deep sleep. Now Prince John’s hopes and spirits 
were rising, and he went about looking for more 
beasts to put to sleep. This was much easier than 
fighting, as he had expected to do. 

All this time Prince Richard kept near his 
brother, and now Prince John wrote a little note 
and gave it to him, saying, ‘‘Give this to Daniel 
and wait for a reply.” The little bird was off in 

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a flash and gave the note to his brother. Prince 
Daniel read it and sent word back to John that he 
was going to join him. Through the moat he 
swam and up the rope of grasses he climbed to the 
top of the wall. Prince John crept back to the 
tree to meet his brother and together they stole 
around the castle, wondering how they would ever 
get in. 

The wind came racing home through the forest 
and shook the old castle to its very foundation. 
The trees about the grounds were bent to the 
earth, the lions and the monster were awakened, 
and the two Princes thought they were doomed to 
be destroyed at once. How could they ever escape 
now? Suddenly they thought of the tree from 
which the rope was hanging and at once ran for 
it. Climbing to the top they found Prince Richard 
there awaiting them. After a while the wind sub- 
sided again, but the angry animals would not go 
back to sleep. 

“Well, John,” said Daniel, “we cannot stay here 
all the rest of the day, so let us go down and take 
our chances with them.” “What shall we do, 
Daniel?” replied John, “we have no swords or 
arms of any kind.” 

Just then the little bird flew over the wall and 
John said, “Brothers, I am going to drink my brew 
and become a great long snake, and 1 will throttle 

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the lions and the monster while you get into the 
castle and save the Princess.” 

So saying he drank his potion, and at once a 
long, powerful snake slid down the tree and over 
close to the nearest lion. The lion looked at the 
snake and then up at the Prince in the tree. 
Slowly the snake glided up to the lion and, spring- 
ing up, wound itself so tight about its throat that 
soon it lay lifeless on the ground. 

Prince Daniel was wild with excitement now 
and was fascinated by the swift, quiet gliding of 
the snake as it made its way to the lake to attack 
the monster. While up in the tree the Prince saw 
another tree laden with bright red apples, so when 
he came down he at once gathered a number of 
them, thinking they would be good to eat. As he 
neared the lake he saw that the monster had come 
out of the water and was looking intently at the 
great snake. Each seemed ready to spring at the 
other. Fearing for the safety of his brother. 
Prince Daniel crept as close as he dared and 
waited to see what would happen. Soon there was 
a frightful struggle and the Prince rushed wildly 
up to the two combatants and looked quickly 
around for something with which to strike the 
monster, but there was nothing to be had. The 
snake had succeeded in getting around the neck 
of the monster, but now seemed to be losing his 

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grip. With a mighty effort the monster swung 
the snake so that its head was just within reach of 
the monster’s mouth. This seemed to be the end 
of Prince John. He could not save himself now, 
try as he would. The monster opened his mouth 
wide to swallow the snake, when suddenly there 
seemed to fall from the sky numerous balls, which 
stuck in his throat and gagged him. When Prince 
Daniel had seen his brother in such a helpless posi- 
tion he, in desperation, thought of the apples in 
his pocket. Throwing them with all his might 
into the monster’s mouth he had saved the life of 
his brother, and his own as well, for he would 
have eaten the apples had he not thrown them at 
the monster. This was the end of the monster, 
for the apples he had swallowed were sufficient to 
put him to sleep for a hundred years. 

The bird came flying down to Prince Daniel 
just then, and he sent a message to the Princess, 
saying ‘‘There are but three lions left to be dis- 
posed of, and then we shall come for you. Be 
brave and all will be well.” This gave great com- 
fort to the lonely girl, and she waited quietly for 
further news. The sight of the bird always 
brought her comfort. 


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Chapter Nine j 

A gain the wind began to howl and blow around 
the old castle, and the trees seemed as if they 
could not stand the fearful strain, but must surely 
fall. Prince Daniel was now the only being in 
human form in the dreary place and he sought 
shelter from the wind under a great tree. Sud- 
denly he saw crouched, ready for a spring at him, 
an immense lion. The Prince was completely at 
the mercy of the beast, as he had no weapon and 
no place to go. Just as the lion sprang through 
the air there came a terrific gust of wind and 
down came the tree and pinned the lion fast be- 
neath it. Prince Daniel, who had jumped to one 
side to escape the lion, was caught in the smaller 
branches of the tree, but was uninjured. 

Here then was one more lion gone, and only 
two more to slay. But how and when ? Looking 
around the Prince then saw the snake gliding out 
of the brush and followed it just in time to see it 
ready to engage another lion who was sleeping 
near a clump of bushes. The Prince had unwound 

[ 41 ] 


the rope from the tree and had it in his hand. As 
the lion awoke the Prince made a noose on the 
rope and, throwing it over the lion’s head, held 
him fast while the snake sank its poisonous fangs 
into its back. 

But one lion was left now, and then to rescue 
the Princess. While the Prince and the snake had 
been disposing of the second and third lions the 
little bird had been busy, too. He wanted to do 
his share. He had found the tree of deadly apples 
and had picked one and, taking the stem in his 
mouth carefully, carried it to where the last lion 
lay sleeping. Quietly dropping the apple in front 
of the big beast, the bird swooped down quickly 
and pecked the nose of the lion until he woke up 
so angry that he snapped up the apple and swal- 
lowed it. The deadly sleep at once overcame him, 
and there were no more beasts left to prevent the 
rescue of Eileen, and nothing remained for the 
Princes but to get into the castle and carry her 
out. 

Prince Daniel took the grass rope from the 
dead lion’s neck and gave it to the little bird to 
take up and fasten to the top of the castle wall. 
This done the Prince quickly climbed up to the 
top of the wall and, looking down, beheld the 
most beautiful maiden he had ever seen. The 
Princess, hearing his gasp of wonder, looked up 

[ 42 ] 


quickly and whispered, “Oh, my Prince Charm- 
ing, you have come at last to rescue me.” 

The Prince quickly pulled up the rope and 
dropped it down within the castle walls, slid down 
and rushed to the Princess, who stood with out- 
stretched hands waiting for him. 

How glad this poor girl was to see again a liv- 
ing creature, and how happy she was to think that 
it was a youthful Prince like this that had come to 
save her. All her fears were now at rest, and she 
listened intently to all the Prince had to tell her of 
his adventures. The little bird now came and sat 
on the wall near them, and when the Princess saw 
it she called it to her and petted it, then it was off 
again. The snake was nowhere to be seen. What 
could poor Prince John do now in such a dis- 
guise ? 

While Prince Daniel was telling the Princess 
how they should climb up the rope and over the 
wall a great gust of wind came and blew it away 
out of sight. The Prince and Princess were now 
in a worse position than before. Of course, the 
Prince had his brew, but that would only help 
himself. The wind howled and blew so wildly 
that the Princess trembled with fear, and try as 
he would, the Prince could not calm her. The sky 
grew dark and the rain poured in torrents and the 
lightning flashed and the thunder crashed. The 

[ 43 ] 


elements, inspired by the wicked Fairy, seemed to 
be doing all in their power to terrify the poor little 
maid. She was so cold and wet that Prince Daniel 
longed for the coat that he had left in the willows, 
so that he might wrap it around her. Still the rain 
continued to pour and the Princess finally was 
almost frozen. The Prince tried his best to protect 
her, but could not. Finally, telling her not to fear 
at what was about to happen, as all would be well, 
he drank his portion of the brew and became a 
great, long cloak, wrapping the Princess in its 
warm folds. As the wind and rain became wilder 
the cloak seemed to wrap itself closer around her. 

When the wind and rain at last subsided and 
the moon came out, the little bird again appeared, 
and the Princess begged him to go for help, as 
the Prince was now only a cloak and could not 
help her further. Prince Richard at once flew 
away, and all night long he traveled until by 
morning he was once more in the land of Flowers 
and Sunshine. Here he told his story and re- 
counted his trials, and the Good Fairies promised 
to help. The Queen gave him a tiny bag full of 
seeds and told him to put them at the foot of the 
wall about the grounds and against the castle 
wall. Also to take with him a small flask of magic 
water, which she would give him. With this he 
was to sprinkle the seeds and they would at once 

[ 44 ] 


spring up and the vines that would grow from 
them would form strong ladders. The bird hur- 
ried off with his load, and as soon as he reached 
the castle he did as the Fairy had directed. Almost 
at once a great, strong vine appeared and grew so 
tall that it went over the wall and down the other 
side. Another grew up the side of the castle wall 
and down the inside it went, stopping at the feet 
of the Princess. Gathering her cloak about her 
she followed the directions of the little bird and 
climbed up until she reached the top of the castle 
wall. From here she could see all the grounds and 
the lions and the monster that the Princes had 
slain. But how lonely the Princess felt now, for 
she had only the little bird to cheer her. Slowly 
she climbed down the vine outside the castle and 
walked across the grounds, the little bird always 
flying near. Over the next wall she climbed and 
out into the world again. Now, which way should 
she go? Where was her home, and who would 
guide her through this dense wood ? 

Seating herself beside the moat she wondered 
how she would ever get across. A rustling in the 
grass caused her to look around and there was a 
great snake. The Princess was very much afraid 
of it at first, but as it did not seem to want to do 
her any harm, but to be friendly, she at last went 
up to it and stroked its head. The snake then 

[ 45 ] 


busied itself pulling at the vine until finally it fell 
across the moat, forming a bridge, and in great 
glee the Princess walked over it. She was so 
happy that she ran to the great snake and, in an 
outburst of joy and thankfulness, kissed the top 
of its head, and lo and behold. Prince John stood 
before her. 

Poor Eileen was so surprised and alarmed that 
she could scarcely speak, but John bowed low and 
told her that he was her Knight, and, leading her 
to where the horses stood in the willows, bade her 
mount. 

When the Princess was all ready to start on her 
way she looked around for the little bird, but he 
was nowhere to be seen. With a heavy heart she 
had to go without finding him. The Prince saw 
her distress and asked the cause. She told him 
she did not like to leave the dear little bird in such 
a lonely place. “Do not worry, dear Princess,’" 
said John, “the bird will find his way to you be- 
fore long.” Much relieved she turned her face 
homeward, riding close beside the young prince. 
All the way she held her cloak tight around her, 
although she was not a bit cold. 

Through the forest and over the green 
meadows they rode until at last they came to the 
boundary of her father’s kingdom. She was soon 
recognized and the word rapidly spread over all 

[ 46 ] 


the kingdom that the Princess Eileen had been 
rescued and was on her way to her home. With 
great pride Prince John rode by her side through 
the country and into the town. When they reached 
the palace they were met by the King and Queen 
and all the household, and there was great re- 
joicing on every side. 

The King at once offered to make good his 
promise of reward and make Prince John the heir 
to half his kingdom and to bestow on him the 
hand of the Princess. 

But Prince John said, “Sir, while I deeply ap- 
preciate the honor you would do me, I was not 
alone in this adventure. My two brothers were 
with me, and until they return I will not claim the 
reward. The Princess may want a choice in the 
matter, too.” 

When at last the people had all left the palace 
and the weary little Princess was alone in her 
own room she could not help thinking of the 
handsome Prince she had seen in the old castle. 
Would she ever see him again? Still thinking of 
him it was long after midnight when she fell into 
a deep and peaceful sleep. 

In the morning she was awakened by the sing- 
ing of the birds outside her window. She jumped 
up quickly and ran out to see if her little bird 
friend from the old castle was there, but did not 

[ 47 ] 


find him. She went sadly back to her room and 
seated herself by the window. In a short time she 
saw a beautiful little bird hop on her balcony 
and commence to sing most sweetly. She recog- 
nized her little feathered friend at once and in her 
joy picked him up and held him to her lips, and 
at once the bird disappeared and a tall and hand- 
some prince stood beside her. She was again com- 
pletely surprised and confused at this sudden 
change. 

Prince Richard, for it was really he, bowed to 
the Princess and told her that it had been his 
greatest pleasure to be of service to her, and that 
he hoped they should thereafter be the best of 
friends. The Princess then took him to her par- 
ents, who were overjoyed to receive him, and he 
and Prince John were glad to meet once more. 

Still the Princess was not happy, even she did 
not seem to know why. Of course, her hair was 
still a very brilliant red, but in the great joy of her 
return no one seemed to notice it; at any rate, 
they were so glad to have her home again they 
did not care what color her hair was. 

One evening, soon after her return home, the 
Princess was sitting in the garden thinking over 
the dreadful time she had had and the happy 
ending of it. Feeling a little cold she wrapped the 
big cloak closer about her, wondering all the while 

[ 48 ] 


why she loved that particular cloak more than any 
other. She could not help but think of the one 
who had in some mysterious way provided her 
with it and then as strangely disappeared. This 
thought made her realize that she wished to see 
him very much and, gathering the cloak tightly 
about her, she pressed it to her lips, and there be- 
fore her stood Prince Charming. His sudden ap- 
pearance so startled her that she would have run 
away had the Prince not caught and held her. 
“Do not leave me, my sweet Princess,” he said. 
“I would, though, you had let me still remain a 
cloak, for then I could always be near you.” 

Eileen was so happy that she could not speak 
to him, but stood there looking up into his eyes, 
and as he returned her gaze he realized that his 
dream of love was about to come true. Clasping 
her hands to his heart he told her of his great love 
for her and begged her to be his Princess and 
some day his Queen. All this seemed so unreal 
to the Princess and happened so suddenly that she 
felt it must be a dream. But the Prince at last 
took her in his arms and gently kissed the soft 
hair on her forehead. And wonder of wonders, 
the kiss of love accomplished what all else had 
failed to do. The red slowly turned to gold, and 
the joy and delight of Eileen was very great. 
When at last they went into the palace and the 

[ 49 ] 


Princess told her father and mother what had 
happened they were all very happy. The King 
offered the half of his kingdom to Prince Daniel, 
but he refused, as had his brothers, and the three 
Princes begged the King instead to divide half of 
the crown lands among the poor people of the 
kingdom, which he did. As for the Princes, the 
everlasting love of the Princess herself was re- 
ward enough for them. 

Soon Prince John and Prince Richard, through 
the kindness of the Queen of the Good Fairies, 
were rewarded for their labors in the cause of 
Princess Eileen and were made happy in the love 
of two equally beautiful Princesses from a neigh- 
boring kingdom, the Princess Virginia and the 
Princess Mary, and they all lived happy ever 
after. 


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